Chocolates for the Health-Conscious
From Chocolatier Tracey Downy and Xan Confections

Famed Orange County, Calif. chocolatier Tracey Downey creates indulgent artisan chocolates, caramels, and other handcrafted treats using distinctive flavors and all-natural ingredients. Xan Confections chocolates and caramels are non-dairy, gluten-free, low-glycemic, low-calorie and vegan, but are still rich and satisfying.

Xan Confections uses all-natural ingredients, fine cacao, and no fillers. Forty-nine different gourmet pieces are currently available. Signature health-conscious collections include

Saintly Sins. Pure fruit is blended with 100 percent organic blue agave nectar and other ingredients and encased in dark chocolate. Saintly Sins are non-dairy vegan, low-glycemic and gluten-free. Cach piece is 29 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 5 grams of carbs.

Flavors: Raspberry, Strawberry, Pineapple. Pairing suggestions: Brut champagne/sparkling wine.

Wholly Cacao Caramels. Rich caramel sweetened with 100% blue agave nectar and encased in fine dark chocolate. Non-dairy vegan, gluten-free, egg-free and low sodium. Each piece is 61 calories, 3 grams of fat, and 8 grams of carbs.

Flavors: Espresso Almond, Raspberry, Coconut Pecan, Chocolate, Butterscotch, Bananas Foster, Ancho Chili. Pairing suggestions: Medium-bodied red wine or light roast coffee.

Xan Confections ships worldwide and has next-day delivery throughout Southern California. Xan Confections are also available at some Whole Foods Markets.

Visit www.XanConfections.com

Edited by Patricia D. Sherman

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